Vision & Strategy

Our Vision and Strategy is guided by Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024, which is divided into:

Vision 2040		Strategic Framework: 2019 – 2024
Vision Mission Values Attributes Enablers		Core strategic themes

Vision 2040

Strategic Framework: 2019 – 2024

Vision
Mission
Values
Attributes
Enablers

Core strategic themes

We have also accepted a Restitution statement in our Centenary year (2018).

Our vision

Stellenbosch University will be Africa’s leading research-intensive university, globally recognised as excellent, inclusive and innovative, where we advance knowledge in service of society.

Umbono Wethu

IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch iya kuba
yiyunivesithi egxininise kuphando nekhokeleyo eAfrika, neyamkelwa kwihlabathi lonke njenge-gqwesileyo, equkayo neyenza inguqulelo, nalapho siqhubela phambili ulwazi sikhonza uluntu.

Ons visie

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch sal Afrika se voorste navorsingsintensiewe universiteit wees wat wêreldwyd as uitnemend, inklusief en innoverend erken word en waar ons kennis tot diens van die samelewing bevorder.

Our mission

Stellenbosch University is a research-intensive university, where we attract outstanding students, employ talented staff and provide a world-class environment; a place connected to the world, while enriching and transforming local, continental and global communities.

Ubizo lwethu

IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch yiyunivesithi egxininise kuphando nalapho sitsala abafundi abagqwesileyo, siqesha abasebenzi abanesiphiwo kwaye sibonelela nemeko ekwinqanaba lehlabathi; indawo eqhagamshelene nehlabathi, ngelixa ichumisa kwaye iguqula uluntu lwengingqi, lwelizwekazi nolwehlabathi.

Ons missie

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is ’n navorsings-intensiewe universiteit wat uitmuntende studente lok, talentvolle personeel aanstel en ’n wêreldklasomgewing bied; ’n plek wat met die wêreld verbind is en gemeenskappe plaaslik, op die vasteland en in die res van die wêreld verryk en transformeer.

VALUES Our values relate to the beliefs and attitudes that guide our behaviour ('our action guides'). All of the values are equally important, are interconnected and will inform Stellenbosch University's ethics code.	IZINTO EZIXATYISIWEYO Izinto esizixabisileyo zihambelana neenkolelo nezimo ezilawula ukuziphatha kwethu (‘izinto ezisalathisayo’). Zonke ezo zinto zixabisekileyo kuthi zibaluleke ngendlela efanayo, zinxibelelene yaye zalathisa indlela yokuziphatha kwiYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch.	WAARDES Ons waardes hou verband met die oortuigings en houdings wat ons gedrag rig ('ons handelingsriglyne'). Die waardes is almal ewe belangrik, is onderling verbind, en dien as grondslag vir die Universiteit Stellenbosch se etiekkode.
Excellence Academic freedom to pursue knowledge that adheres to the highest standards of integrity, innovation and relevance	Ukuba semanqwanqweni Inkululeko yezemfundo yokufuna ulwazi olukowona mgangatho uphezulu, uyilo nokusebenziseka	Uitnemendheid Akademiese vryheid om kennis na te jaag wat aan die hoogste standaarde van integriteit, vernuwing en relevansie voldoen
Compassion Recognition of, and care for, the well-being of all our students and staff	Uvelwano Ukuqonda, nokukhathalela impilontle yabo bonke abafundi nabasebenzi bethu	Deernis Erkenning van en besorgdheid oor die welstand van al ons studente en personeel
Equity Restitution in response to our past legacy and fairness in our aspirations	Ukulingana Imbuyekezo ngenxa yoko sasisakubumela kwixa elidluleyo nobulungisa kwizinto esizinqwenelayo	Billikheid Restitusie in reaksie op ons vorige nalatenskap en regverdigheid in ons strewes
Respect Civility in our mutual and public discourse, due regard for the freedom, equality and dignity of all, and respect for the environment	Intlonelo Inkcubeko kwizinto esizithetha kwabanye nasesidlangalaleni, ukukhathalela inkululeko, ukulingana nesidima sabantu bonke, nokuhlonipha okusingqongileyo	Respek Beleefdheid in ons onderlinge en openbare diskoers, behoorlike inagneming van almal se vryheid, gelykheid en waardigheid, en respek vir die omgewing
Accountability Accepting the highest level of responsibility for our actions	Ukuphendula Ukwamkela uxanduva olukowona mgangatho uphezulu ngezenzo zethu	Verantwoordelikheid Die aanvaarding van die hoogste vlak van verantwoordelikheid vir ons optrede

Restitution statement (2018)

Stellenbosch University (SU) acknowledges its inextricable connection with generations past, present and future. In the 2018 Centenary Year, SU celebrates its many successes and achievements. SU simultaneously acknowledges its contribution towards the injustices of the past. For this we have deep regret. We apologise unreservedly to the communities and individuals who were excluded from the historical privileges that SU enjoyed and we honour the critical Matie voices of the time who would not be silenced. In responsibility towards the present and future generations, SU commits itself unconditionally to the ideal of an inclusive world-class university in and for Africa.

Ilizwi ngembuyiselo (2018)

IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch (SU) iyavuma ngezinto ezingazange zisonjululwe phakathi kwayo nesizukulwana esidlulileyo, esangoku nezizayo. Kumnyaka ka-2018 wokugqiba iNkulungwane, i-SU ibhiyozela impumelelo nokufezekisa kwayo izinto ezininzi. Kwangaxeshanye, i-SU iyalivuma igalelo layo kwizenzo ezichasene nobulungisa zexesha elidlulileyo. Ngelo galelo siyazisola kakhulu. Siyaxolisa ngokungazenzisiyo kuluntu nakubantu abazivinjwayo iinyhweba zembali ezazisonwatyelwa yi-SU kwaye siwahlonipha kakhulu amazwi eeMatie angelo xesha angazange avume ukuvalwa imilomo. Ukubonakalisa inkathalo ngokujoliswe kwisizukulwana sangoku nesizayo, i-SU iyazibophelela ngokungagungqiyo ukubandakanya bonke abalungele ukuxhamla kwiYunivesithi equka wonke ubani nekwizinga lehlabathi, phakathi eAfrika neyeyeAfrika ngokunjalo.

Restitusiestelling (2018)

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) erken sy onlosmaaklike verbondenheid met die geslagte van die verlede, hede en toekoms. In die 2018 Eeufeesjaar vier die US sy talle suksesse en prestasies. Die US erken terselfdertyd sy bydrae tot die onreg van die verlede. Hieroor het ons diepe berou. Ons vra sonder voorbehoud om verskoning aan die gemeenskappe en individue wat uitgesluit was van die historiese voorregte wat die US geniet het en ons huldig die kritiese Matie-stemme wat nie tot swye gebring kon word nie. In verantwoordelikheid teenoor die huidige en toekomstige geslagte, verbind die US hom onvoorwaardelik tot die ideaal van ’n inklusiewe wêreldklas-universiteit in en vir Afrika.

A thriving Stellenbosch University
Iyunivesithi enempumelelo
'n Florerende Universiteit Stellenbosch

A transformative student experience
Amava abafundi aguqulayo
'n Transformerende studente-ervaring

Purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks
Uthelelwano oluneenjongo nothungelwano oluqukayo
Doelgerigte vennootskappe en inklusiewe netwerke

Networked and collaborative teaching and learning
Ukufundisa nokufunda okubambiseneyo nokuthungeleneyo
Genetwerkte en samewerkende onderrig en leer

Research for impact
Uphando olunempembelelo
Navorsing vir impak

Employer of choice
Umqeshi okhethekayo
Voorkeurwerkgewer

Resources for staff

Previous strategic documents

Institutional Intent and Strategy 2013-2018
Strategic Framework

Vision & Strategy

Vision 2040

Strategic Framework: 2019 – 2024

Our vision

Umbono Wethu

Ons visie

​Our mission

​Ubizo lwethu

Ons missie

Restitution statement (2018)

Ilizwi ngembuyiselo (2018)

Restitusiestelling (2018)

A thriving Stellenbosch UniversityIyunivesithi enempumelelo'n Florerende Universiteit Stellenbosch​

A transformative student experienceAmava abafundi aguqulayo'n Transformerende studente-ervaring

Purposeful partnerships and inclusive networksUthelelwano oluneenjongo nothungelwano oluqukayoDoelgerigte vennootskappe en inklusiewe netwerke

Networked and collaborative teaching and learningUkufundisa nokufunda okubambiseneyo nokuthungeleneyoGenetwerkte en samewerkende onderrig en leer

Research for impactUphando olunempembeleloNavorsing vir impak

Employer of choiceUmqeshi okhethekayoVoorkeurwerkgewer